What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division III Tennis?
College coaches look at UTR before anything else — it's the fastest way they filter recruits. Here's the typical recruited range for this level:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 8.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 5.5–9.0
Typical roster bands, not cutoffs. Coaches recruit the whole player — grades, character, and how you compete all matter. The most honest benchmark for any school is its current roster's level: ask the coach directly.
Mike Strydom hired as head coach of both tennis programs in July 2026, succeeding Jon Miedema (winningest coach in school history)
Strydom spent six seasons as head women's tennis coach at Coe College, going 84-53 overall and reaching the 2024-25 NCAA Tournament
Viking men won three straight CCIW championships in 2018, 2019 and 2021 (2020 canceled), advancing to the NCAA Division III tournament three times in four years
Home matches are played at the Lower Campus Courts in Rock Island
Augustana Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Augustana College Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Mike Strydom (Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division III recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Augustana College NCAA Division III tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–11.5 (boys) and 5.5–9.0 (girls). Those are typical roster bands, not cutoffs — coaches recruit the whole player, and walk-ons can sit below the band. The most honest benchmark for Augustana College is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Augustana College offer athletic scholarships for tennis?
Scholarship rules differ by division: D1 and D2 programs can offer athletic scholarships, D3 programs offer only academic/need-based aid, and NAIA/JUCO programs have their own aid rules. Ask the staff what is available for your recruiting class.
Who coaches the Augustana College Men's Tennis program?
Mike Strydom is the head men's and women's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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